Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[albertamom]

Monorail refurb closure schedule

1/13/2016- 3/20/2016
Epcot Beam Overnight Closures- 11:00 PM Sundays- 9:00 Mondays,
11:00 PM Mondays- 9:00 AM Tuesdays
Express Beam Overnight Closures- 11:30 PM Sundays- 9:30 AM Mondays, 11:30 PM Mondays- 9:30 AM Tuesdays
Monorail Shutdown- 11:30 AM- 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Resort Beam Overnight Closures - 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM Mondays, 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

Yikes! Even with all the warnings about the unreliability of the monorail, we were willing to take a chance on our first WDW trip this February, just to experience it. I guess we're out of luck.

 

[Sammyjo199]

I am not looking for compensation or anything but I'm really upset that I am spending all this money staying at Contemporary only to be told a week before we leave that the monorail will be completely shut down from 11:30-6. 4 of the 8 days we are there! (Wed,Thur,Wed, Thur). Is there anything they at Contemporary will do such as more frequent buses or anything. Otherwise I am going to have to switch a bunch of dining since I planned dining at the Monorail resorts for convenience

 

[dansdad]

I am not looking for compensation or anything but I'm really upset that I am spending all this money staying at Contemporary only to be told a week before we leave that the monorail will be completely shut down from 11:30-6. 4 of the 8 days we are there! (Wed,Thur,Wed, Thur). Is there anything they at Contemporary will do such as more frequent buses or anything. Otherwise I am going to have to switch a bunch of dining since I planned dining at the Monorail resorts for convenience

I would be upset too. But I personally wouldn't change any ADRs I've made. I would walk over to MK and boat to Poly and GF as needed. I understand it's not as convenient, but I've learned from past experiences I cannot trust the monorail. Over the years we've probably wasted a full 24 hours either stuck on a stalled monorail or waiting for one to arrive not realizing it's stuck somewhere on the beam. We use the boats 100% of the time now, much more relaxing IMHO.

 

[skuttle]

I have TPV room booked for April. I requested a king size bed (it works better for us but not an end all, be all) and an odd number room. Is there anything else I should be requesting? I don't want to have a really long walk to elevators or transportation if I can help it. I'm not overly concerned with noise - DS is a good sleeper.

I'm sorry but I didn't read the entire thread! Why would you request an odd number room? We are planning on booking TPV for a quick October trip so I'm taking notes!

NEVER MIND! I googled it!

 

[Jan1114]

I'm sorry but I didn't read the entire thread! Why would you request an odd number room? We are planning on booking TPV for a quick October trip so I'm taking notes!

NEVER MIND! I googled it!

I've learned so much from the folks here...they are the reason I knew to request the odd number!

 

[Eastern]

Monorail refurb closure schedule

1/13/2016- 3/20/2016
Epcot Beam Overnight Closures- 11:00 PM Sundays- 9:00 Mondays,
11:00 PM Mondays- 9:00 AM Tuesdays
Express Beam Overnight Closures- 11:30 PM Sundays- 9:30 AM Mondays, 11:30 PM Mondays- 9:30 AM Tuesdays
Monorail Shutdown- 11:30 AM- 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Resort Beam Overnight Closures - 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM Mondays, 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

I am here now and the only thing I noticed was that when you got off the Epcot monorail they had you taking a ferry to MK. Resort monorail was working yesterday and today as was Epcot monorail.

 

[Sammyjo199]

I thought someone asked this before but I can't find the post. Sorry if this is a repeat. Does anyone know what type of coffee pot is provided in the rooms? Trying to decide what kind of coffee to pack.

 

[dansdad]

I thought someone asked this before but I can't find the post. Sorry if this is a repeat. Does anyone know what type of coffee pot is provided in the rooms? Trying to decide what kind of coffee to pack.

Contemporary or Bay Lake Tower?

 

[mickeynut1]

Can you add us to the log-o-rail? We are going to be in Atrium CL 11/13-11/19/16, first time in a deluxe and CL!! It will be the first trip for DS and second for DD

Sounds like a great trip!

Hi! My husband and I are going to be staying at the CR from 24 May to 31 May! We are so excited for our honeymoon!

Hope you have a great honeymoon trip .

I would be upset too. But I personally wouldn't change any ADRs I've made. I would walk over to MK and boat to Poly and GF as needed. I understand it's not as convenient, but I've learned from past experiences I cannot trust the monorail. Over the years we've probably wasted a full 24 hours either stuck on a stalled monorail or waiting for one to arrive not realizing it's stuck somewhere on the beam. We use the boats 100% of the time now, much more relaxing IMHO.

I agree. I'd keep your ADRs and take the boat to the Poly and GF .

I've learned so much from the folks here...they are the reason I knew to request the odd number!

Me too.....love the friendly (and very knowledgeable) posters on this thread .

 

[Sammyjo199]

Contemporary or Bay Lake Tower?

Garden Wing standard

 

[dansdad]

Garden Wing standard

It's the 2 cup Cuisinart that uses the coffee pods that are flat and round. They look like flat round Tea Bags. The brand is Joffrey's and is worlds better than the old Nescafe they used to have.

 

[Quellman]

I am not looking for compensation or anything but I'm really upset that I am spending all this money staying at Contemporary only to be told a week before we leave that the monorail will be completely shut down from 11:30-6. 4 of the 8 days we are there! (Wed,Thur,Wed, Thur). Is there anything they at Contemporary will do such as more frequent buses or anything. Otherwise I am going to have to switch a bunch of dining since I planned dining at the Monorail resorts for convenience

I mentioned what they do in post #3594 based on recent experience. You will still be able to travel easily between monorail resorts.

 

[czmom]

Hi everyone! I am excited to head back in May for my 2nd stay at BLT. We have a standard studio reserved, and I can't recall what room request I made last time. We ended up in 7314 which was awesome!!!! Maybe even number something?


Also, how are the buses to Disney Springs? We are thinking of trying Raglan Road on arrival night.

 

[FoodieFriend]

Hi everyone! I am excited to head back in May for my 2nd stay at BLT. We have a standard studio reserved, and I can't recall what room request I made last time. We ended up in 7314 which was awesome!!!! Maybe even number something?


Also, how are the buses to Disney Springs? We are thinking of trying Raglan Road on arrival night.

IMHO, the earlier you can get there, the better. Buses tend to start filling up close to dinner time, so if you prefer to sit vice standing, definitely early. There's a lot to see & lots of shopping to do at Disney Springs prior to dining also. My favorites include the sweet shops (Goofy's & Candy Cauldron), Lego Store, Mickey's Pantry, Once Upon a Toy & of course, World of Disney. I can't wait to check out the Ganachery & the new restaurants like Morimoto & BLT (when it opens!).

 

[LadyLion4life]

I just booked our trip for July 13-July 17 for a wedding we're attending on the 16th. Not sure if this goes here but, we booked the CR, Garden Wing Hospitality Suite with Park Tickets package. I've always wanted to stay at the Contemporary. So excited! There's 6 of us so there was only one option available for this time at CR. We've gone two times as a family, in 2003 and 2007 and stayed off site. I stayed on site at All Star Sports in 2006 with my oldest daughter for a volleyball tournament. I made 4 reservations so far: BOG for dinner Wednesday night. O'hana dinner for Thursday night. Akershus breakfast for Saturday morning and BOG breakfast for Sunday morning. We're spending Thursday in US/IOA and will be back in time for late dinner. It's real now that we've booked it.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hi! My husband and I are going to be staying at the CR from 24 May to 31 May! We are so excited for our honeymoon!

Congratulations! I'll add your dates and are you also getting married at WDW?

Monorail refurb closure schedule

1/13/2016- 3/20/2016
Epcot Beam Overnight Closures- 11:00 PM Sundays- 9:00 Mondays,
11:00 PM Mondays- 9:00 AM Tuesdays
Express Beam Overnight Closures- 11:30 PM Sundays- 9:30 AM Mondays, 11:30 PM Mondays- 9:30 AM Tuesdays
Monorail Shutdown- 11:30 AM- 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Resort Beam Overnight Closures - 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM Mondays, 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

Thank you for posting this, @JaimeK. I'm going to update the NEWS section with your info.

I would be upset too. But I personally wouldn't change any ADRs I've made. I would walk over to MK and boat to Poly and GF as needed. I understand it's not as convenient, but I've learned from past experiences I cannot trust the monorail. Over the years we've probably wasted a full 24 hours either stuck on a stalled monorail or waiting for one to arrive not realizing it's stuck somewhere on the beam. We use the boats 100% of the time now, much more relaxing IMHO.

I agree with this and it's unfortunate that the monorail has become so unreliable and so crowded over the years.

I thought someone asked this before but I can't find the post. Sorry if this is a repeat. Does anyone know what type of coffee pot is provided in the rooms? Trying to decide what kind of coffee to pack.

I know your question was answered by @dansdad, but the photos of the pods and maker are in the ROOM chapter of the thread.

Hi everyone! I am excited to head back in May for my 2nd stay at BLT. We have a standard studio reserved, and I can't recall what room request I made last time. We ended up in 7314 which was awesome!!!! Maybe even number something?

Also, how are the buses to Disney Springs? We are thinking of trying Raglan Road on arrival night.

Just adding to what @FoodieFriend posted that there always seems to be a bus to DS leaving the resorts, but returning to the resorts has always taken a lot longer. Maybe this isn't the case anymore, but it used to be.

Have you looked at the BLT Room View thread to see what you might have requested?

I just booked our trip for July 13-July 17 for a wedding we're attending on the 16th. Not sure if this goes here but, we booked the CR, Garden Wing Hospitality Suite with Park Tickets package. I've always wanted to stay at the Contemporary. So excited! There's 6 of us so there was only one option available for this time at CR. We've gone two times as a family, in 2003 and 2007 and stayed off site. I stayed on site at All Star Sports in 2006 with my oldest daughter for a volleyball tournament. I made 4 reservations so far: BOG for dinner Wednesday night. O'hana dinner for Thursday night. Akershus breakfast for Saturday morning and BOG breakfast for Sunday morning. We're spending Thursday in US/IOA and will be back in time for late dinner. It's real now that we've booked it.

WOW! Congratulations on booking the Hospitality Suite. If you all wanted to be in one room/villa, you might want to compare the price of the HS with a BLT 2-bedroom villa right next door. You can stay there on a cash reservation and apply any applicable discounts. BLT is connected by bridge to CR so you never even have to go outside to go back and forth. The 2-bedroom is huge and gorgeous! To fit in a 1-bedroom villa, one in your party would have to be under 3.

 

[albertamom]

We'll be arriving for our BLT stay via a shuttle, not ME. Will we check in at the Contemporary or BLT?

 

[WDWKOOK]

We'll be arriving for our BLT stay via a shuttle, not ME. Will we check in at the Contemporary or BLT?

From 7 AM - 10 PM, check-in for non-ME BLT guests is at BLT

 

[mickeynut1]

Hi everyone! I am excited to head back in May for my 2nd stay at BLT. We have a standard studio reserved, and I can't recall what room request I made last time. We ended up in 7314 which was awesome!!!!

Congrats on booking another trip to BLT! Have fun planning .

I just booked our trip for July 13-July 17 for a wedding we're attending on the 16th. Not sure if this goes here but, we booked the CR, Garden Wing Hospitality Suite with Park Tickets package. I've always wanted to stay at the Contemporary. So excited! There's 6 of us so there was only one option available for this time at CR. We've gone two times as a family, in 2003 and 2007 and stayed off site. I stayed on site at All Star Sports in 2006 with my oldest daughter for a volleyball tournament. I made 4 reservations so far: BOG for dinner Wednesday night. O'hana dinner for Thursday night. Akershus breakfast for Saturday morning and BOG breakfast for Sunday morning. We're spending Thursday in US/IOA and will be back in time for late dinner. It's real now that we've booked it.

Sounds like a great trip! Enjoy the planning .

 

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